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Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella

A vibrant and flavor-packed paella with chicken, spicy chorizo, and saffron-infused rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz Spanish chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups short-grain Spanish rice
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large paella pan or skillet, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove chorizo to a plate.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken to the plate with the chorizo.

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